Sins of the Fathers?

I found this interesting article from cnn.com:

"COSTA MESA, California (AP) -- Some parents and parishioners have accused the Roman Catholic diocese in Orange County of violating church doctrine by allowing a gay couple to enroll their children in a church school.

The group demanded that St. John the Baptist School in Costa Mesa accept only families that pledge to abide by Catholic teachings, the Los Angeles Times reported in Sunday's editions. Church doctrine opposes gay relationships and adoption by same-sex couples."

I could feel my blood pressure starting to rise then was pleasantly surprised to read the response from the school administration:

"The Rev. Gerald M. Horan, superintendent of diocese schools, said that if Catholic beliefs were strictly adhered to, then children whose parents divorced, used birth control or married outside the church would also have to be banned.

'This is the quagmire that the parents' position represents," he said. 'It's a slippery slope to go down.' "

Thank you Rev. Horan for pointing out such an obvious double standard those parents are choosing to ignore. I mean that sincerely. Thank you.


The article continued:

"Some parents have promised to ask the Vatican to intervene and some have threatened to pull their children from the school. Others are worried the boys' attendance will set a precedent, saying their presence is part of a larger effort by the gay community to change the church.

'The boys are being used as pawns by these men to further their agenda,' said Monica Sii, who has four children at the school."

Oh sure Monica. The only reason gay people jump through hoops to adopt children is so they can use them as pawns against you and your beliefs. Get over yourself already.

I just don't get it. I hope I never do.